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N850 HWP

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,391 mi
Last recorded149,391 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 HWP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 149,391 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR outer sill corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 149,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR outer sill corroded.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2009 142,121 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 133,602 miles

both front tyres perishing in tyre tread

middle exhaust metal bracket slightly insecure

nearside rear outer sill damaged

thorn in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2008 133,602 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front driveshaft gaitors slightly perished

both front tyres perishing in tyre tread

middle exhaust metal bracket slightly insecure

nearside rear outer sill damaged

thorn in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 126,001 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 125,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brakes slightly out of balance

both front headlight aims on limit

handbrake travel long

thorn in nearside rear tyre

very slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 19 Apr 2006 112,267 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s headlight slightly discoloured

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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N850 HWP is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N850 HWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N850 HWP registered?

N850 HWP is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N850 HWP safe to buy?

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